Iris
“Her greatest talent was for life.”
Synopsis
True story of the lifelong romance between novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, from their student days through her battle with Alzheimer's disease.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-26
Top Cast
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Kate Winslet
Young Iris Murdoch
Judi Dench
Iris Murdoch
Jim Broadbent
John Bayley
Hugh Bonneville
Young John Bayley
Penelope Wilton
Janet Stone
Samuel West
Young Maurice
Timothy West
Older Maurice
Kris Marshall
Dr. Gudgeon
Juliet Aubrey
Young Janet Stone
Derek Hutchinson
Postman
Juliet Howland
Emma Stone
Saira Todd
Phillida Stone
Stephen Marcus
Taxi Driver
Pauline McLynn
Maureen
Eleanor Bron
Principal
Angela Morant
Hostess
Siobhan Hayes
Check-Out Girl
Joan Bakewell
BBC Presenter
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.94x
+$10.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Eyre, Charles Wood
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Iris
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.2M
- Production Studios
- Miramax, BBC Film, Intermedia Films, Mirage Enterprises, Robert Fox Productions, Scott Rudin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eyre
Richard Eyre, Charles Wood, John Bayley
James Horner
Roger Pratt
Martin Walsh
Robert Fox, Harvey Weinstein, David M. Thompson, Scott Rudin, Sydney Pollack
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Eyre
Director
Robert Fox
Producer
Richard Eyre
Screenplay
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Martin Walsh
Editor
Gemma Jackson
Production Design
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Charles Wood
Screenplay
Scott Rudin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iris
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Iris about?
True story of the lifelong romance between novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, from their student days through her battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Who directed Iris?
Iris was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in Iris?
The principal cast of Iris includes Kate Winslet, Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Bonneville, Penelope Wilton.
When was Iris released and how long is it?
Iris was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Iris?
Iris had a reported production budget of $5.5M and grossed $16.2M at the worldwide box office (2.94 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Iris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Iris was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Iris?
Iris holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).